The Essential Book of Tarot: Discover the Messages in the Cards by Alice Ekrek

This is a clear and accessible guide to the tarot, revealing the history of the cards and explaining how to use them.

From a Relationship spread to the traditional Celtic Cross and a more modern Astrological spread, there are a number of ways to practice readings and learn to connect more fully with the cards. More detailed analysis is provided by the reader being shown how timing and reversed, or upside down, cards work.

Part of a series of books on classic Mind, Body, Spirit subjects, this full-color book will appeal to anyone who has a pack of tarot cards at home and is unable to decipher what they mean or how to use them.

Includes:
Rarely seen Marseilles deck illustrations
Clear card meanings with a defining slogan for each major arcana and court card
History of tarot reading and information about the most popular decks